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U.S. regularly raises human rights concerns with India, incl. Christian persecution. India trashes allegations as based on "misinformation". Ahead of Biden's visit, U.S. State Dept. Spox. says they'll continue to have frank exchanges on issues of concern.

Victoria Nuland describes talks with coup leaders as ‘difficult’ as the US calls for ‘constitutional order’ in Niger.

US Department of State says Washington has always maintained the two neighbours should engage in dialogue.

Staffing levels reduced as US says White House is committed to restoring president after last week’s coup

A delegation from West African regional bloc ECOWAS arrived in Niger on Thursday for talks with coup leaders. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the bloc’s chairman, urged representatives to do “whatever it takes to ensure a conclusive and amicable resolution of the situation in Niger", his office said. Follow our blog…

The US joins European countries in calling for citizens to evacuate after Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown.

Gang warfare has increasingly plagued Haiti since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Criminal control has worsened and today the innocent are often killed, raped and held for ransom.

Washington says invite extended to Wang’s predecessor in June was officially transferred to Beijing’s new top diplomat.

Support for foreign intervention in crisis-racked Haiti has grown, but civil society groups warn of past abuses.

The fate of an American nurse and her daughter kidnapped in Haiti last week remains unknown as the State Department refused to say whether the abductors made demands

The United Nations chief has welcomed Kenya’s offer to “positively consider” leading a multinational police force to help combat Haiti’s gangs and improve security in the violence-wracked Caribbean nation